He was born Nov. 22, 1923, in Winsted, the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Bossong) Brady. James graduated from The Gilbert School and Bentley School of Accounting. A sergeant in the United States Army in the 99th Division, he served in England, France, Belgium and Germany during the Battle of the Bulge, Remagen Bridge, Rhineland and Ruhr Pocket, achieving the Bronze Star for valor.

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